ABSTRACT

Although reference librarians today have much in common with yesterday's counterparts, their days are much more hectic. Technological advances, changes in law and society, demands from a diverse group of library users, and an increased workload make time and stress management important issues to explore. This article examines reference librarianship in the academic environment, discusses how reference librarianship has changed, and offers suggestions on coping with the stresses those changes have caused. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: < getinfa@haworthpressinc.com > Website: < https://www.HawortliPress.com > © 2001 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]